People Are Talking About: Health Buzz From The Web

Published on Sunday, 20 October 2013 00:24 - Written by

Massachusetts stops sending letters home to obese children.

A Massachusetts public health council voted last week to stop sending letters home with students if their body mass index indicates they are overweight or obese. A state representative said the unfunded mandate was an “overreach” and that parents complained it ostracized children who were not thin enough. The state health department instead recommends that the letters be mailed directly to parents.

Fit mom gets backlash for fitness photo.

A 32-year-old California mother of three, Maria Kang, unleashed an Internet firestorm after she posted a profile picture featuring herself in a sports bra and shorts, her three young sons and text that proclaimed, “what’s your excuse?”

People lashed out at the busy and fit mom, accusing her of fat shaming. It sparked discussion about accountability, hard work, perseverance, compassion and understanding. See the picture here: http://on . fb.me/16XMDFn. Share your thoughts at www.facebook . com/fitcitychallenge.